Pediatric Cardiac Dysrhythmias

Abstract

The authors have succeeded in writing a clear and concise text on all aspects of pediatric cardiac dysrhythmias, including electrophysiological studies. In the past ten years, pediatric cardiologists have demonstrated increased interest and understanding of the intricacies of complex dysrhythmias that have long been considered the province (and stepchild) of adult electrocardiographers. In keeping with the increased sophistication in the field of pediatrics, it is of interest to note that this text is written by pediatric cardiologists primarily for pediatric cardiologists. The editors have brought a unified and consistent approach to the subject. Almost all of the contributors were trained in the same institution, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, which has largely drawn on its own extensive experience in formulating diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to various dysrhythmias. This provincial approach can have its disadvantages, but in general the book analyzes divergent approaches to diagnosis and therapy and has avoided the repetitive